Harihar: On the line of Pune to Bangalore and the banks of Tungabhadra River is the ancient Harihara Kshetra known as Guharanya. In the past there was a Demon named Guha danava who used to often visit from the near… Continue Reading
Eleven km from Karaikudi located at Tirupattur known for Tiruttalli Nathar Tevara Temple in Shivaganga Dt. the famous Pilliyarpati rock-cut cave Temple of Karpaga Vinayaka of 6 ft with his trunk hurled to the right side rather uncommonly, built by… Continue Reading
Chidambaram:Located from some 150km from Chennai, Chidambaram-‘Chit Ambara’- is the reputed Shiva Sthaana hosting the unique Nata Raja manifestation of Maha Deva and the Akasha Linga, being one of the Pancha Bhutas viz. Prithivi-Aapas-Tejas-Vayu-Akasha. As Akasha (Sky) is represented here,… Continue Reading
Kumbhakonam is some 40 km from Tanjore and275 km from Chennai and it literally denotes the Kona of Kumbha or the nozzle corner of the giant jar or container named Universe whithin which the seeds of Charaachara Srishti or Creation… Continue Reading
From Kumbhakonam to Tanjavur is 15km on the banks of Kaveri is the abode of Brihadeeshwara Temple built in a Fort. Chola King Raja Rajeshwar dreamt once that Maha Deva instructed him to bring a huge Brihadeeshwara Linga be brought… Continue Reading
Asti Dakshidirbhaage Dravideshu Tapodhana, Arunaakhyaam Maha Kshetram tyarunedu shikha manaih/ Yojanaatraya visteerna mupaasyam Shiva yogibhih, Tad Bhume hridayam viddhi Shivasya hridayangamam/ Tatra Devah swayam Shambhuh parvataakaara taam gatah, Arunaachala sangjnaavaanasti Lokahitaavahah/ Sumerorapi Kailaasaadpayasou mandaraadapi, Maaa niyo Maharshaanaam yah swayam Parameshwarah/… Continue Reading
Kapaleswara Temple with Maha Kapaleshwara Linga is a large complex with separate Mandirs of Devi Parvati and Lord Subrahmanya is most popular in the City and in the Pradakshina are Nataraja, Nayanars / Shiva Bhaktas, Ganesha, Dakshina Murti, Nava Graha… Continue Reading
Venkataachala Mahatmya: Being the Outstanding and World famed Tirupati-Tirumala Divya Kshetra, the most Sprawling Temple Town of Balaji literally elevates the yatris to heights of Sacrifice and Faith on the bedrock of Dharma. Magnetising devotees from far and wide, the… Continue Reading
Mantralaya: The Mutt of renowned Raghvendra Swami, an ardent follower of Madhwacharya is at Brindavana the on the banks of Tungabhadra and near Mantralaya Road connected to Indian Railways besides road net work to Adoni by50 km; Kurnool by 100… Continue Reading
Sage Indrakila was stated to have perfomed severe Tapasya to Devi Durga to ward off the obstacles for his regular penances by demons and she responded positively by dwelling at the hill top as ‘swayambhu’ and eventually killed even Mahishasura… Continue Reading
